Spy Stories for Kids

"With codewords and secret signals perfected, best friends Rachel and Joon are ready to spend their summer practicing spycraft-especially if they can uncover secrets like the one Joon's parents have been keeping, that his family is about to move out of town. When eavesdropping leads them to a ring rumored to have belonged to Anna "Nancy" Smith Strong-according to local Long Island legend, the only female member of George Washington's famed Culper...

"This . . . book explains how cutting-edge science and technology is used to stalk and stop spies and fight ever-changing battles in the secretive world of spying. Full of real spy stories that shook the world, this high-interest read will keep readers gripped"-- Amazon.

"Omar and his friends team up to raise money to save his family's favorite mosque, and when the money goes missing, they find the most unlikely culprit."-- Provided by publisher.

"Jada Sly, artist and spy with a flair for all things French, is on a mission to find her missing mom, who she believes was also a spy"-- Provided by publisher.

Sara Martinez is a hacker. She recently broke into the New York City juvenile justice system to expose her foster parents as cheats and lawbreakers. However, instead of being hailed as a hero, she finds herself facing years in a juvenile detention facility and banned from using computers. Enter Mother, a British spy who not only gets Sara released from jail but also offers her a chance to make a home for herself within a secret team of MI6 agents....

"How did real-life spies communicate in secret? Readers get a sneak peek at real spies and the gear they used to complete their missions!"-- Provided by publisher.

In this picture book biography, young readers will learn all about Elizebeth Friedman (1892-1980), a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters, and created the CIA's first cryptology unit. Her story came to light when her secret papers were finally declassified in 2015. From thwarting notorious rumrunners with only paper and pencil to "counter-spying into the minds and activities of" Nazis, Elizebeth held a pivotal...

During the Civil War, African American Mary Bowser becomes a maid in the Richmond mansion of Confederate States of America president Jefferson Davis as part of a plan to pass along secrets to help the Union. Includes a replica of a Confederate decoder, plus other spycraft materials, in a sealed envelope to help the reader discover clues found in the text and illustrations.

"Spies have to be innovative to not get caught during missions. Readers will learn about wartime spies and the disguises and gadgets they used to gain intel"-- Provided by publisher.

When Koko Dodo's secret chocolate sauce is stolen just before an important cooking contest Didi, a dodo bird, devises a daring plan to help--whether he wants her to or not.-- Provided by Publisher.